This is a handcarved linocut print of an elderly woman and a crow, inspired by a White Mountain Apache folktale about an Old Woman who Weaves the World while Trickster Crow unravels it again. Like the concept of Yin and Yang, the folkloric motif consisting of two opposing forces is timeless and enduring and is hidden in plain sight in this folktale which is about how creation and destruction are part of the whole, and how a sense of loss and feeling of rebirth and joy can coexist.

This handcrafted linocut print intentionally includes wild native North American plants and flowers including: thistles, blackberries, wild reeds, poppies and bristly foxtail grasses and plenty of black feathers!

PRINT SIZE: 16" x 16",

PAPER SIZE: 20" x 20"

MATERIALS: It is hand printed with Black Caligo Safewash (non-toxic) printmaking Ink on traditional archival quality handmade white or warm white Hosho Paper. Please see photos for the difference in color between white and warm white.

GIFT SUGGESTIONS:

This would make a wonderful gift for an elder woman, a weaver, nature lover, gardener, pagan or earth goddess. It would especially be fitting for someone who appreciates the concept of Yin and Yang, and/or someone who values indigenous wisdom, or someone who loves the mythic imagination.

PACKAGING: This print will be carefully rolled in Kraft paper, packed in a recycled clear bag and shipped in a recycled cylindrical tube. A one-page insert including a description of the folktale is included with the print. Gift wrap is possible, please mention it in your note to seller.

SHIPPING: All my prints are packaged and shipped out within 1-3 business days. This print has free shipping for U.S. Customers, and there is a flat rate fee of $35 for international customers.

Questions? Please feel free to reach out here, or email me at diemdangers@gmail.com.

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